Jeff Fest features Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin tributes, array of local bands

Friday-Sunday, August 3-5
18th annual community happening
in the Jefferson Park neighborhood…Jeff Fest
Top local rock tribute bands and weekend wine tastings
Plus a ‘community’ music stage …kids’ activity area
… food and more

Get ready to party hearty! It’ll be a rockin’ good time in the northwest side’s Jefferson Park neighborhood when Jeff Fest (Jefferson Park Arts & Music Festival) returns for its 18th fun-filled year on Friday-Sunday, August 3-5.

Held in Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Ave. (on Lawrence Ave, just west of Milwaukee Ave., and a block southwest of the Jefferson Park Blue Line stop), fest highlights include popular rock tribute bands, a ‘community’ entertainment stage showcasing local bands and performers, food, arts & craft vendors, and a popular kids’ activity area.

Among the eclectic mix of performers on the community stage are the gritty pop stylings of Puritan Pine, singer/songwriter Andrew Robert Palmer, singer/guitarist Thomas Comerford, and the post-punk sounds of The Sentinels.

In addition, wine tastings will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (With the purchase of a $20 daily wine tasting pass, ticket holders will be able to sample up to 15 varietals in a special area in the park.